Patents by Inventor Charles J. Bishop

Charles J. Bishop has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Treating Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency with 25-hydroxyvitamin Dand 25-hydroxyvitamin D
    Patent number: 11911398
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating 25-hydroxyvitamin D insufficiency and deficiency in a patient are described herein. The method includes orally administering to the patient a delayed, sustained release formulation including a first ingredient selected from the group consisting of 25-hydroxyvitamin D2, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, or a combination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D2 and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, or it includes gradually administering to the patient a sterile intravenous formulation including a first ingredient selected from the group consisting of 25-hydroxyvitamin D2, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, or a combination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D2 and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: OPKO RENAL, LLC
    Inventors: Charles W. Bishop, Keith H. Crawford, Eric J. Messner
  • Electric machine and method of assembling the same
    Patent number: 6933640
    Abstract: An electric machine having a stator, a rotor, a first intermediate portion, an end cap, a second intermediate portion, and a second end cap. The first and second intermediate portions partially cover the stator. The electric machine further includes a fastener that couples the first and second end caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: A.O. Smith Corporation
    Inventors: Robert M. Schurter, Charles J. Bishop, Alan E. Lesak
  • Corrosion-resistant heat exchanger
    Patent number: 6790481
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant, copper-finned heat exchanger for a water heater is provided. The heat exchanger includes a conduit through which water runs, heat-transfer fins extending from the conduit and an anti-corrosive coating containing electroless nickel. The heat-transfer fins contain copper, and the coating is deposited directly onto at least one of the copper heat-transfer fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: AOS Holding Company
    Inventors: Charles J. Bishop, Ming C. Kuo
  • Corrosion-resistant heat exchanger
    Publication number: 20030106676
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant, copper-finned heat exchanger for a water heater is provided. The heat exchanger includes a conduit through which water runs, heat-transfer fins extending from the conduit and an anti-corrosive coating containing electroless nickel. The heat-transfer fins contain copper, and the coating is deposited directly onto at least one of the copper heat-transfer fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: AOS Holding Company
    Inventors: Charles J. Bishop, Ming C. Kuo
  • Corrosion-resistant heat exchanger
    Publication number: 20030066632
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant, copper-finned heat exchanger for a water heater is provided. The heat exchanger includes a conduit through which water runs, heat-transfer fins extending from the conduit and an anti-corrosive coating containing electroless nickel. The heat-transfer fins contain copper, and the coating is deposited directly onto at least one of the copper heat-transfer fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Charles J. Bishop, Ming C. Kuo